Unwind
your fingers slightly so that your
fingertips can touch the base of your palm. Your thumb can
rest against your index finger.

Move back to
your starting position, with your
fingers and thumb pointing up.

Repeat the series of motions 10 times with each
hand.

Alternating finger touch for hands

This exercise is a gentle way to move the joints and
tendons in your hands. Do these movements until you feel a mild stretch. Never
push to a strong stretch.

Hold your hand with your
fingers and thumb spread out, facing upward.
Your wrist should be lined up with
your fingers and thumb.

Holding
your hand in its spread-out position, take
your first finger and thumb, and curl them
until their tips touch. This will look like an "okay" sign,
but try to keep your other fingers straight and pointing
upward as much as you can.

Repeat the exercise
with your second finger and thumb. Again,
your fingers that aren't being used should point
upward.

Repeat with your third and fourth
fingers.

Do this exercise 10 times with
each hand. Each exercise includes all fingers.